The aircraft mechanic inspects, maintains, and repairs aircraft to ensure safe operations within guidelines set by the Federal Aviation Administration. In this role, in addition to the aircraft mechanic and avionics tasks, the role also completes line technician tasks. With each area, the aircraft mechanic communicates with the team and maintains accurate and complete records related to these tasks.

Duties and responsibilities:

Aircraft Mechanic Tasks:

• Diagnose mechanical or electrical problems
• Repair aircraft components and systems
• Replace defective parts, using hand tools or power tools
• Examine replacement aircraft parts for defects
• Read maintenance manuals to identify repair procedures
• Test aircraft parts with gauges and other diagnostic standards
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work

Avionics technician tasks:

• Test electronic instruments, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters
• Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and performance problems
• Assemble components, such as electrical controls and junction boxes, and install software
• Install instrument panels, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work

Line Technician tasks:

• Clean, wash, and wax aircraft per protocols
• Stock aircraft and prep for dispatch
• Tug King Air, CE650, and CE750
• Fueling of King Air, CE650, and CE750
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience as a mechanic
• A&P Certificate or working toward it.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of all areas of aircraft maintenance
• Thorough understanding of safety rules and regulations, FAA regulations, and FAA compliance requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in working through conflict with others
• Knowledge of parts and able ot order proper equipment or parts
• Basic math skills
• Able ot articulate ideas clearly and confidently
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate throughout the company
• Strong decision-making skills
• Able to prioritize, track, multitask, and manage time effectively
• Able to utilize current software and technology to perform duties
• Physical strength and agility are required to lift parts and equipment and access parts of the plane for repair and inspection
• Requires good eye-hand coordination and visual acuity. 
• The position requires weekend and evening work

Traits:

• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Self-accountable and self-motivated
• Able to work well as both a team member
• Able to maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Open to ideas, willing to share with the team, and share in success

Position Success Metrics:

• Quality of work and compliance
• Timely completion of department work
• Adherence to safety standards